What are Clean Machine food comparisons?

Clean Machine food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes management?

Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.

Can I create my own food comparisons?

Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?

Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.

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Pasta Sauce, Bean & Truffle vs Simply Red Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Sauce,... Food 1 Food 1 • SAY I CAN Pasta Sauce, Bean & Truffle	113g	9.9	40	6.2	0.9	1.8	0.9	1.8
Simply Red S... Food 2 Food 2 • NEW SEASONS MARKET, LLC Simply Red Sauce	125g	11.1	56	7.2	4.8	1.6	2.4	1.6

Primavera Chunky Garden Vegetable Premium Pasta Sauce vs Tacoma Boys, Chunky Tuscan Vegetable Pasta Sauce With Merlot Wine

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Primavera Ch... Food 1 Food 1 • BOTTICELLI FOODS CORP. Primavera Chunky Garden Vegetable Premium Pasta Sauce	120g	9.9	75	7.5	5.0	2.5	4.2	1.7
Tacoma Boys,... Food 2 Food 2 • MILO'S WHOLE WORLD GOURMET, LLC Tacoma Boys, Chunky Tuscan Vegetable Pasta Sauce With Merlot Wine	113g	11.9	31	6.2	3.5	0.9	—	0.9

Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce vs Classic Green Pasta Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato Basil... Food 1 Food 1 • KINGSTON MARKETING CO Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce	121g	13.8	58	7.4	5.0	1.7	2.5	1.7
Classic Gree... Food 2 Food 2 • TASSOS ENTERPRISES LLC Classic Green Pasta Sauce	30g	2.0	117	6.7	6.7	3.3	8.3	3.3

Artichoke Pasta Sauce vs Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Artichoke Pa... Food 1 Food 1 • COSTANTINO'S KITCHEN Artichoke Pasta Sauce	113g	15.8	53	8.9	5.3	1.8	1.3	1.8
Cherry Tomat... Food 2 Food 2 • AGROMONTE Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce	80g	13.8	125	10.0	10.0	1.2	10.0	1.3

Rachael's Spaghetti Sauce, Vegetarian Recipe vs Tomato Cream, Tomato

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Rachael's Sp... Food 1 Food 1 • MR. BEVERAGES OLD TIME COCKTAIL MIXES Rachael's Spaghetti Sauce, Vegetarian Recipe	125g	17.5	48	10.4	4.8	1.6	0.8	1.6
Tomato Cream Food 2 Food 2 • FLORENTINE LEGACY, LLC Tomato Cream	125g	13.9	72	6.4	4.0	0.8	4.8	1.6

Classic Pizza Sauce, Classic vs Spicy Sicilian Arrabbiata Sauce With Fresh Tomato, Spicy Sicilian Arrabbiata

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Classic Pizz... Food 1 Food 1 • YO MAMA'S FOODS LLC Classic Pizza Sauce	59g	6.7	51	5.1	1.7	1.7	3.4	—
Spicy Sicili... Food 2 Food 2 • FRANTOI CUTRERA S.R.L. Spicy Sicilian Arrabbiata Sauce With Fresh Tomato	100g	6.0	50	5.0	3.0	2.0	1.5	2.0

Premium Sauce, Italia Hearty Artichoke And Tomato vs Arrabbiata Spicy Marinara Sauce, Arrabbiata Spicy

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Sauc... Food 1 Food 1 • LUCINI ITALIA COMPANY Premium Sauce, Italia Hearty Artichoke And Tomato	125g	6.0	32	4.0	2.4	1.6	1.6	0.8
Arrabbiata S... Food 2 Food 2 • SOVOS BRANDS INTERMEDIATE, INC. Arrabbiata Spicy Marinara Sauce	125g	7.9	80	4.8	3.2	0.8	5.6	1.6

Pizza Sauce, Pizzeria Style vs Pistachio Pesto With Cashews & Pine Nuts, Cashews & Pine Nuts

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pizza Sauce,... Food 1 Food 1 • GEORGE DELALLO CO., INC. Pizza Sauce, Pizzeria Style	63g	9.9	48	11.1	6.4	3.2	—	1.6
Pistachio Pe... Food 2 Food 2 • GRACIE'S ENTERPRISES LTD Pistachio Pesto With Cashews & Pine Nuts, Cashews & Pine Nuts	57g	5.4	491	7.0	1.8	1.8	49.1	8.8

Garden Style Pasta Sauce vs Sriracha

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Garden Style... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Garden Style Pasta Sauce	125g	17.9	56	9.6	5.6	2.4	0.8	1.6
Sriracha Food 2 Food 2 • MIA'S KITCHEN - A SEBASTIANI FAMILY COMPANY Sriracha	125g	15.9	56	7.2	4.0	0.8	2.8	0.8

Pesto With Black Summer Truffle, Black Summer Truffle vs Pasta Sauce, Mushroom & Green Pepper

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pesto With B... Food 1 Food 1 • F.LLI SACLA' SPA Pesto With Black Summer Truffle, Black Summer Truffle	58g	24.5	638	17.2	6.9	3.4	55.2	15.5
Pasta Sauce,... Food 2 Food 2 • WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC. Pasta Sauce, Mushroom & Green Pepper	128g	21.8	62	10.2	7.0	1.6	2.0	1.6

Cacciatore Sauce, Cacciatore vs Garden Vegetable Organic Pasta Sauce, Garden Vegetable

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cacciatore S... Food 1 Food 1 • AVICOLLI'S V INC. Cacciatore Sauce	125g	9.9	88	4.8	3.2	0.8	6.4	0.8
Garden Veget... Food 2 Food 2 • SIERRA QUALITY CANNERS Garden Vegetable Organic Pasta Sauce	125g	11.9	56	6.4	3.2	1.6	2.8	1.6

Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce, Tomato & Basil vs Five Cheese With Romano & Parmesan Cheeses Sauce, Five Cheese

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Tomato & Bas... Food 1 Food 1 • LIDESTRI FOODS, INC. Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce	124g	16.1	48	9.7	5.7	1.6	1.2	1.6
Five Cheese ... Food 2 Food 2 • MIZKAN AMERICA, INC. Five Cheese With Romano & Parmesan Cheeses Sauce	129g	15.3	70	9.3	5.4	1.6	2.3	2.3

Italian Flavor Spaghetti Sauce, Italian vs Traditional Organic Pasta Sauce, Traditional

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Italian Flav... Food 1 Food 1 • B&G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Italian Flavor Spaghetti Sauce	120g	11.8	58	6.7	4.2	1.7	3.3	1.7
Traditional ... Food 2 Food 2 • WEIS MARKETS, INC. Traditional Organic Pasta Sauce	123g	17.7	73	10.6	7.3	3.3	2.0	2.4

Mascarpone Vodka Pasta Sauce, Mascarpone Vodka vs Tuscan Pesto Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mascarpone V... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Mascarpone Vodka Pasta Sauce	120g	6.5	83	5.0	3.3	1.7	6.7	2.5
Tuscan Pesto... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Tuscan Pesto Sauce	113g	13.7	133	7.1	4.4	0.9	11.5	0.9

Pasta Sauce, Onion & Garlic vs Spaghetti Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pasta Sauce,... Food 1 Food 1 • GIANT EAGLE, INC. Pasta Sauce, Onion & Garlic	128g	22.0	62	10.9	6.3	2.3	1.6	1.6
Spaghetti Sauce Food 2 Food 2 • FRICANO'S PIZZA Spaghetti Sauce	227g	6.2	53	5.7	5.7	2.6	2.6	1.3

Marinara Premium Pasta Sauce, Marinara vs Cooking Sauce, La Vodka

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marinara Pre... Food 1 Food 1 • WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. Marinara Premium Pasta Sauce	125g	19.7	104	9.6	4.8	1.6	6.4	1.6
Cooking Sauc... Food 2 Food 2 • CUCINA ANTICA FOODS CORPORATION Cooking Sauce, La Vodka	113g	7.0	44	4.4	2.7	0.9	2.7	1.8

Basil Pasta Sauce vs Beet Pesto Sauce, Beet Pesto

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Basil Pasta ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE KROGER CO. Basil Pasta Sauce	125g	21.5	152	10.4	4.8	1.6	11.2	2.4
Beet Pesto S... Food 2 Food 2 • HAVEN ROW LLC Beet Pesto Sauce	50g	7.6	274	8.0	2.0	—	28.0	4.0

Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce, Spicy Arrabbiata vs Tomato And Cremini Mushroom Sauce, Tomato And Cremini Mushroom

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Spicy Arrabb... Food 1 Food 1 • LUNDS INC Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce	125g	9.9	72	6.4	3.2	2.4	4.8	0.8
Tomato And C... Food 2 Food 2 • CAPELLINO SAUCES Tomato And Cremini Mushroom Sauce	112g	11.9	40	7.1	3.6	1.8	1.3	1.8

Marinara Pasta Sauce vs Harmons, Arrabbiata Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Marinara Pas... Food 1 Food 1 • BRITTANY RECORDS Marinara Pasta Sauce	125g	13.9	72	6.4	4.0	0.8	4.8	0.8
Harmons, Arr... Food 2 Food 2 • HARMONS INC Harmons, Arrabbiata Sauce	125g	13.9	56	6.4	4.0	0.8	2.8	0.8

Traditional Pasta Sauce, Traditional vs Arrabbiata Organic Chili Pasta Sauce

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Traditional ... Food 1 Food 1 • MEIJER, INC. Traditional Pasta Sauce	120g	16.6	58	10.8	6.7	2.5	1.3	1.7
Arrabbiata O... Food 2 Food 2 • REMARK-A-BOWL ENTERPRISES Arrabbiata Organic Chili Pasta Sauce	125g	7.9	80	4.8	4.0	1.6	5.6	0.8

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